FMCSA to eliminate certificate of violations requirement
In a Final Rule to be published on March 9, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is doing away with the regulatory requirement that drivers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce prepare and submit a list of their convictions for traffic violations to their employers annually. According to the agency, this requirement "is largely duplicative of a separate rule that requires each motor carrier to make an annual inquiry to obtain the motor vehicl
Brandon Wiseman
DOT proposes to allow oral fluid drug testing
In a notice published to the Federal Register on February 28, 2022, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is proposing to revise its existing drug and alcohol testing rules in 49 CFR Part 40 to, among other things, expand the allowable methods for DOT drug testing to include oral fluids. According to the agency, "this will give employers a choice that will help combat employee cheating on urine drug tests and provide a more economical, less intrusive means of achieving the safet
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Supreme Court strikes down OSHA vaccine mandate for large employers
The U.S. Supreme Court, in its January 13th ruling, halted enforcement of the impending and controversial COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued by the Biden Administration that would have required large employers (i.e., those with more than 100 employees) to ensure workers were either vaccinated or subject to weekly testing. In its 6-3 ruling, the Court noted that, "Although Congress has indisputably given OSHA the power to regulate occupational dangers, it has not given that agency the power to regul
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FMCSA provides details on 18-21 year old apprenticeship program
The FMCSA's Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program will soon be live. Here's what we know about the program and its requirements so far.
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FMCSA takes first step in establishing apprenticeship program
At Congress's direction, the FMCSA will soon be establishing an apprenticeship program that will allow 18-20 year olds to operate interstate
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FMCSA again extends COVID-19 emergency exemption
The FMCSA again extends its COVID-19 related exemption for carriers providing direct assistance to emergency relief efforts.
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Ohio DOE seeks exemption from ELDT rule for school bus drivers
The DOE claims Ohio's existing state training requirements for school bus operators negate the need for additional training.
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FMCSA warns carriers about 3G network sunset
The FMCSA is warning carriers about the impending 3G network shutdown and the potential impact on ELDs.
Brandon Wiseman
Trucksafe LIVE! - Live from MCE21!
Brian Runnels of Reliance Partners joined us live from the ATA's MCE conference in Nashville to provide a recap of events!
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